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Control Your Smart Home with Google Nest-Compatible Devices and Google Gemini AI
According to recent smart home news from reliable outlets Digital Trends and The Verge , Google Gemini AI is setting a new standard for...
Mar 44 min read
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Watch Your Porch with Smart Automation, Nest Doorbells, and Starling Home Hub
Keeping an eye on your home has never been easier, thanks to Google Nest Smart Doorbells . Whether it’s the chaos of having visitors, a...
Feb 243 min read
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Integrating audio and security solutions with smart home automation is a breeze.
Smart home automation systems are taking over the world one household at a time, and the quest for a unified, secure, and highly...
Feb 174 min read
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A Renters’ Guide To Smart Home Living
The restrictions that come with renting an apartment, condo, town home, or even a house can be quite lengthy. There are usually several...
Feb 104 min read
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Is Google Releasing New Nest Audio Products in 2025 or Is This Just Wishful Thinking?
According to Forbes , new evidence suggests Google Nest may be releasing an upgraded Nest Hub Max and a new Nest Audio device at some...
Feb 33 min read
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Host Friends and Family in Style with Google Nest Automation
Imagine setting the perfect ambiance at home with just your voice or a quick tap on your phone: the lights adjust, the music kicks in,...
Jan 274 min read
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Upcoming Smart Home Trends in 2025: How Google Nest and Apple HomeKit Are Shaping the Future
As we inch closer to 2025, the smart home industry is continuing to evolve at an unprecedented pace. With innovations designed to enhance...
Jan 204 min read
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The 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat May Be the Pinnacle of Smart Home Automation
Google just launched the 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat. How does it compare with earlier models, and does it work with Apple Home?
Sep 20, 20245 min read
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Is Now a Dumb Time to Buy a Starling Home Hub?
A question posed by a fellow tech enthusiast on Reddit caught our attention recently: Is Now a Dumb Time to Buy a Starling Hub?
May 10, 20245 min read
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What (Smart Home) Dreams May Come – One App for All Your Devices!
“Nothing happens unless first we dream.” – Carl Sandburg. And in this post, we dream of a smart home future where everything works together.
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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The advantages of Nest HomeKit Secure Video integration are within reach thanks to Starling Home Hub
Now is the time to secure your Nest smart home with HomeKit Secure Video and Starling Home Hub.
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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Got a first-generation Nest camera? It just got a whole lot better with our Nest HomeKit integration
Yup, that's a first-generation Nest Cam IQ, which may feel sadly neglected by Google, but we're making up for that with extra love from us.
Dec 29, 20233 min read
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Save your life and home (and some money) with Starling Protect professional home monitoring
You're travelling out of state to visit family, 1000 miles from home. Your Nest Protect smoke alarm triggers. What happens next?
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Comedian Tony Deyo: Attack of the Smart Thermostat!
We got sent this funny, clever Instagram video featuring funny guy Tony Deyo and his experience dealing with smart thermostats. Enjoy!
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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Everything You Need To Know About Matter, Nest and HomeKit
Learn how Starling Home Hub bridges the gap between Nest devices, Apple HomeKit, and Matter, enabling seamless integration & compatibility.
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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Is the new 2nd gen Nest Doorbell (wired) the best HomeKit doorbell on the market?
Google just released the 2nd generation Nest Doorbell (wired). We check it out, and see how well it integrates into HomeKit with Starling.
Oct 10, 20225 min read
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Which Nest/HomeKit User Are You?
At Starling, we’ve found that there are three types of users getting “stuck” when it comes to Google Nest and Apple HomeKit. Which are you?
Aug 11, 20224 min read
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Ditch the Google Home app with Starling Home Hub and HomeKit Secure Video!
Have one of the latest Nest Cams but disappointed with the Google Home app? Fear not - Starling Home Hub to the rescue!
Mar 8, 20223 min read
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How Starling's Nest-HomeKit integration can change (or save) your life
Starling Home Hub enables true smart home integration between Nest and Apple HomeKit. Read what many delighted users have to say here.
Feb 1, 20224 min read
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What we really think of the new Google Nest cameras
Google recently launched 4 new Nest cameras - the first in several years. How do they measure up? We decided to find out.
Oct 18, 20216 min read
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